[applause] ladies and gentlemen, we will move on to remarks by the minister of Foreign Affairs republic of korea. Jim park was of the Ruling People Party and became foreign minister last year. Thank you. Hello, good morning. I am the foreign minister of the republic of korea. I would like to thank the president of the Korea Foundation, the csis, secretary antony blinken, and all of the friends and supporters of the u. S. Korea alliance for inviting me to speak at todays forum. Let me first congratulate the Korea Foundation and csis on cohosting this forum today. I wish to recognize all they have achieved over many years to promote u. S. Korea relations and our mutual understanding. I also wish to acknowledge the distinguished speakers on participant at this years forum. All of you have been critical to nurturing, sustaining, and advancing our alliance. I regret that i am unable to join you in person due to other commitments as the foreign minister. We are one week away from the 70th bi
Among the speakers is Caroline Atkinson who previously served as Deputy National security advisor for International Economics under president obama. She joins other policy advocates to talk about the role of the world bank, enhancing the climate industry and the impact of Climate Change and global development. This runs an hour and a half. Welcome to this discussion on how to strengthen the corporation in a fragmented world. My name is gillian tett. I am delighted to be joined with a truly wonderful cast or talent as they say to discuss this. On my far left, youre right is Caroline Atkinson. A longtime veteran of the global geopolitical scene. Next to her is vera songwe. A veteran of the Global Corporation and is involved in championing the voices of the nonwestern world. Next to her is xian zhu. Another luminary in the institutions. On my immediate left is dr. Nancy lee who has kindly stepped in for a member but was unable to join us today. She has recently been part of an interesting
And a half. Good afternoon, welcome, everybody to the discussion on how to strengthen cooperation in a fragmenting world. My name is julian, im both columnist at the Financial Times and provost in Kings College in bam bridge and im delighted to be joined with truly wonderful talent as they say earlier and many are known to you all, on my far left carolyn atkinson, adviser in the Obama Administration and very longtime veteran of the global geopolitical scene and efforts to try and create Global Corporation. Next to her via phone way, adviser to the is and cdd and who is also a veteran of Global Corporation and is particularly been involved in championing the voices of the known western world one might say. Next to her is gugian, president of the iff and ferrerly of the world bank. Again, another senior in the institutions and on my immediate left, your right is dr. Nancy lee who has very kindly stepped in for matthew who has unfortunately unable to join us today and having just been par
Thats about. But there are a lot of strong learns that that is going to be addressed thats it. Singular people are more universal than they sound on the surface grace i seizure. Finally, were all going to be listening this weekend. Thanks so much thanks to our panel and thank you for joining us this morning. Im jim acosta, cnn news starts right now. Have a great day, swiftness cnns Breaking News are Breaking News. Israel strikes iran hours after a stark warning from iran that it will respond with maximum effect. But this morning we are seeing what appears to be the first signs of relief Around The World as a source in the region declares direct strikes between the two atoms are now over and vote both nations so far seem to be downplaying at all. We are standing by right now to hear from us secretary of state Antony Blinken he is in italy right now, and well deliver his first remarks since israel strike. Heres whats happened. Us officials confirm israel carried out an attack overnight a
State television in iran reported explosions near an army base and an airport in the central city of isfahan, activating local air defence systems. Blasts have also been reported in the countrys north west. Video online shows Iranian Defence missiles being fired into the air. Commercial flights were initially diverted around iranian airspace, but iranian media say all restrictions have now been lifted. Irans state broadcaster irib downplayed reports of an attack. Lets hear how the news was broken. Translation reliable sources emphasise that all Nuclear Facilities and military centres in isfahan and all parts of the country are completely secure and no incident has occurred at these facilities and centres. Now to reaction among members of the public, many of whom are expressing concern about escalation. Lets hear from some people on the streets of tehran. Translation they attacked our| consulate and iran responded but, in general, war across the globe is not a good thing. Not only for u